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Carrot seeds تخم گاجر Tukhm-e-Gajar Daucus carota subsp. sativus: Cassia seeds تخم پنواڑ Tukhm-e-Panwar Cassia tora: Castor bean تخم ارنڈی Tukhm-e-Arandi Ricinus communis: Centella برہمی بوٹی Brahmi Booti Centella asiatica: Chaksu seeds چاکسو Chaksu Cassia absus: Melon Seeds چاروں مغز Charoon Magaz
Ocimum gratissimum, also known as clove basil, African basil, [1] and in Hawaii as wild basil, [2] is a species of basil. It is native to Africa , Madagascar , southern Asia , and the Bismarck Archipelago , and naturalized in Polynesia , Hawaii, Mexico , Panama , West Indies , Brazil , and Bolivia .
Tulasi (Sanskrit: तुलसी, romanized: Tulasī), Tulsi or Vrinda (holy basil) is a sacred plant in Hindu tradition. Hindus regard it as an earthly manifestation of the goddess Tulasi; she is regarded as the avatar of Lakshmi, and thus the consort of the god Vishnu.
Basil is an annual, or sometimes perennial, herb used for its leaves. Depending on the variety, plants can reach heights of between 30 and 150 centimetres (1 and 5 feet). [6] Basil leaves are glossy and ovulate, with smooth or slightly toothed edges that typically cup slightly; the leaves are arranged oppositely along the square stems. [7]
Basil seeds are relatively inexpensive to produce, and they can be grown in a variety of climates. The main challenge in basil seed production is the need for a consistent supply of water. Basil seeds are sensitive to drought, and they will not germinate if the soil is too dry. The average yield of basil seeds is about 1,000 pounds per acre.
Ocimum tenuiflorum, commonly known as holy basil, tulsi or tulasi, is an aromatic perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae. [2][3] It is widely cultivated throughout the Southeast Asian tropics. [1][4][5] It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia and the western Pacific. [1] This plant has escaped from cultivation and ...
Description. Thai basil is sturdy and compact, [2] growing up to 45 cm (1 ft 6 in), [3] and has shiny green, slightly serrated, narrow leaves with a sweet, anise -like scent and hints of licorice, along with a slight spiciness lacking in sweet basil. [4] Thai basil has a purple stem, and like other plants in the mint family, the stem is square.
Thai basil (O. basilicum var. thyrsiflora) is a common ingredient in Thai cuisine, with a strong flavour similar to aniseed, used to flavour Thai curries and stir-fries. [citation needed] Lemon basil (Ocimum × citriodorum) is a hybrid between O. americanum and O. basilicum. It is noted for its lemon flavour and used in cooking. [citation needed]